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La Source Beer Co. Solstice d’Hiver
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Solstice d’Hiver reinterprets the festive ale through the lens of a Belgian Wild Gruit. Over a year of barrel maturation imparts a sophisticated depth, blending rustic oak tannins with a bright, wild acidity. The infusion of fresh spruce tips offers a resinous, citrusy top note, while juniper berries contribute a sharp, peppery, gin-like botanical complexity. These forest elements intertwine with a funky, earthy yeast character and a robust malt backbone. The result is a bold tapestry of pine needles, dark fruit, and wood-aged tartness, providing a refreshing yet warming alternative to traditional spiced winter warmers.
Appearance. Deep copper to tawny brown (17-22 SRM). Pours with a moderate off-white to light tan head with fair retention. Slight haze is present, typical of long-term barrel aging and wild fermentation.
Aroma. High intensity with a complex bouquet of resinous pine and citrus from spruce tips, backed by the peppery, floral notes of juniper berries. A rustic funk is evident, featuring notes of leather and forest floor, alongside toasted malt and a subtle vanilla-oak character from the barrel.
Taste. An initial tartness leads into a rich, toasty malt profile. Prominent herbal flavors of spruce and juniper provide a gin-like botanical middle. Hop bitterness is very low, as the profile is driven by herbal tannins and a firm acidity. The finish is dry and lingering, showcasing oak-derived woodiness and a complex, wild fermentation character.
Mouthfeel. Medium to medium-full body with a moderate level of carbonation. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. Slight tannic astringency from the spruce and oak aging adds structure to the mouthfeel.
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"Our personal take on the somewhat worn-out style of spicy Christmas beers: a wild Gruit, with spruc ...e tips & juniper berries, aged for more than a year in barrels!" BBD is 16/11/2024
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"Our personal take on the somewhat worn-out style of spicy Christmas beers: a wild Gruit, with spruce tips & juniper berries, aged for more than a year in barrels!" BBD is 16/11/2024
La Source Beer Co.
La Source Solstice dHivers
Our personal take on the somewhat worn-out style of spicy Christmas beers: a wild Gruit, with spruce ... tips & juniper berries, aged for more than a year in barrels! ALC. 8% 75 cl
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Our personal take on the somewhat worn-out style of spicy Christmas beers: a wild Gruit, with spruce tips & juniper berries, aged for more than a year in barrels! ALC. 8% 75 cl
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